Tuesday happened to be the most bizarre day of my life so far.
I went to do an interview at TempoFm1074 Wetherby for a charity event that our branch is leading. Of course, I was nervous & my hands were shaking as it was so long ago since I had done anything that required my “dramatic” side to come out. Needless to say, it went smoothly. So much so the radio stations life & soul asked me if it was something I had ever thought about?
“What radio presenting?” I was gobsmacked of course. Within a few minutes he wanted to get me in to have a go playing around with the equipment & making a mock radio show. And with that, I was booked in for Wednesday to have a go.
So there I was after work in a radio studio playing with all the computers, buttons, microphones, sliders & much more! At first it was the most daunting thing I have EVER done… But with time I started to realise that I needed to let me personality blossom over the “fake radio slot” that was being recorded.
I felt pretty honoured as Alan was trying g to show me things that he wouldn’t normally do till the 3rd or 4th lesson. Granted, some of it I got other bits it took a few go’s to actually get it. When I got home I kicked myself because it started to make more sense not a risky being in front of the daunting radio equipment!
So after trying to blag the weather & events in the area I got the jist of it. I got to play some of my favourite songs, most notably Haim! And I just generally had a brilliant time.
It’s something I never thought I would ever do in my wildest dreams. Whilst I’m not saying I’m the next big thing, but by god I am going to give it a shot and make sure I’m putting in 110%. I’m booked in for my next slot next week on Wednesday for more training & we will take from there.
As I always say….make sure if you are presented with something that is a great opportunity just try. If you don’t enjoy you have given it your best shot. But one day you might well have a surprise that you just didn’t expect….EVER!
Rebecca
